To achieve inclusive governance in an African context, it is quite clear that a capable, caring, and effective state is essential. The role of the state in driving meaningful economic transformation has become even...
Africa in Fact
Inclusive governance in Africa is urgent
After a decade of improvement in the quality of governance since 2012, Africa is back in the trenches, according to the 2022 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) published in February this year. This time the...
The crucial role of local governance structures
Across Africa, local government is the main governance authority responsible for connecting with local communities. Names given to these structures differ from country to country. Among the more common are...
The elephant in the room
Elephants are a wonderful metaphor, not least in Africa. The largest land-based animals on earth, they are an unmissable presence in any environment. And so, when something looms large and intrusive – and is perhaps...
Why African democracies govern better
The wave of democratisation in sub-Saharan Africa in the wake of the Cold War was met with widespread scepticism. Many observers portrayed democratic reforms as mere “window dressing” to satisfy western aid donors,...
Mining sector ‘soft laws’ – do they really benefit African citizens?
The year 2023 marks two decades since the official launch of the Kimberley Process (KP) certification scheme. The certification process is an administrative response to a practical problem: enforce a certificate of...
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